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How strong are the academics at Ouachita Baptist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
58%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Ouachita Baptist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
83
10-19
139
20-29
102
30-39
52
40-49
31
50-99
4
100+
4

Honors Programs

Ouachita Baptist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Ouachita Baptist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ouachita Baptist University:

82%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,072. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$54,072
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ouachita Baptist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Finance, General
14
18.8
23.6
28.4
33.2
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 6
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Finance, General 18
  • Accounting 11
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Management Science 6
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
  • Finance, General 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Organizational Leadership 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 2
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 19
  • Communication, General 19
  • Communication, General 4
  • Communication and Media Studies 4
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Education, General 5
  • Music Teacher Education 4
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Speech Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 3
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Writing, General 2
  • Writing, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 9
  • Family and Community Services 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 38
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 7
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 5
History
  • History, General 5
  • History, General 2
  • Public/Applied History 1
  • Public/Applied History 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 6
  • Christian Studies 5
  • Philosophy 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, Other 1
  • Physics, General 0
  • Chemistry, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Social Sciences, Other 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 6
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 3
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 2
  • Worship Ministry 1
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 1
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 0
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 7
  • Graphic Design 7
  • Musical Theatre 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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